Meet Our Team
Education: Queen's University, Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. McLean began his career at MacKay’s Animal Hospital in 1983. He grew up in Alberta and later moved to Ontario, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Queen’s University, followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. In his final year at the OVC, he won the K-W Kennel Club Award for proficiency in small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. McLean maintains a lifelong passion for surgery, medicine, and dentistry.
Dr. McLean is very proud to now be working with his son, Dr. William McLean, who graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019.
When he is not in the office, Dr. McLean enjoys spending time with his family and their Pot Hound Poppy, a rescue dog from Trinidad. He and his family maintain a small tree farm near Collingwood.
Education: U of Guelph BSc / Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Candace Waters joined the MacKay's team in the fall of 2015. Dr. Waters completed a BSc in Zoology before entering the Ontario Veterinary College, graduating in 2002. She has a special interest in dentistry and surgery. When she's not practicing veterinary medicine Dr. Waters enjoys biking, reading and camping with her husband and daughter and is a proud pet parent to Scout the Labradoodle, three cats (Lily, Simon, and Lulu), and a pet rat, Lil’ Chef.
Education: University of Western Ontario BSc / Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Michelle Tome joined MacKay’s in February of 2015. She has a BSc in biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2005. Before coming to MacKay’s Dr. Tome worked in clinics in Mississauga and Toronto, as well as Emergency clinics in London and Burlington. She has a special interest in internal medicine and critical care. Dr. Tome is an accomplished equestrian and has ridden for most of her life. She rode hunter/jumper on both the Trillium and A circuit in her earlier life. She and her husband and their three children share their house with pets: Marshall, a rambunctious Labradoodle, and five cats, Dylan, Barak, Jackson, Seashell and Oyster. When she is not at work Dr. Tome can be found skiing, swimming or gardening.
Education: University of Guelph BSc / Ontario Veterinary College
We are very excited that Dr. Will McLean has joined his father, Dr. Ian McLean at the clinic. Will is a graduate of the University of Guelph in Biomedical Sciences and in 2019 he graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College. In his final year Will received an award for excellence in dermatology, the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Prize. When Will is not at the clinic he enjoys fishing, skiing, travelling and reading. William is devoted to the family dog, Hazel, a ‘Pot Hound’ rescue dog from Trinidad.
Administration
Bio coming soon
Leslie joined the Team at MacKay's in 2017. Leslie has enjoyed roles including reception, management, and marketing in both companion animal hospitals and emergency/referral clinics. Leslie obtained her Veterinary Hospital Management Certificate from St. Lawrence College. Leslie loves the challenge and rewards of managing the office at MacKay's and has particularly enjoyed meeting the many wonderful clients and their pets. When not working, Leslie enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband Dave and their two wonderful daughters. Leslie's family also includes Daisy a Golden Doodle and Bruno a Holland Lop Bunny.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Deb is originally from Sarnia, Ontario and graduated from Centralia College of Agriculture & Technology in 1993. Her work experience & background are emergency and critical care.
When not at work, Deb comes home to her husband and her 7 rescued pets - four cats - Ozzy, Little Grey, Walter, and Darth and three dogs - Marina, Laila and Milo. If not off walking her dogs, Deb enjoys mountain biking, spending time on their sail boat, reading or spending time with family back home.
Emily is a 2017 graduate of the Veterinary Technician Program at Sheridan College and joined the MacKay’s Animal Hospital team in January 2018. Prior to MacKay’s she worked at another local companion animal hospital. The variety of roles that a veterinary technician takes on each and every day is what Emily loves the most about her job. Emily is especially interested in pet nutrition and is our go to person for questions regarding pet diets and nutrition. At home Emily enjoys the company of Meeko and Calypso the Siberian Huskies.
When not working, she enjoys hiking, camping and playing board games.
When not working, she enjoys hiking, camping and playing board games.
A 2018 graduate of the Veterinary Technician program at Sheridan College, Shelby began working at McKay's in January of 2022.
She has nurtured her love for animals since her family got their first pet, a Jack Russel Terrier named Max, when Shelby was just 3 years old.
Shelby has a special place in her heart for senior pets and loves taking the time to provide them with extra gentle care.
When not at work, Shelby enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, her son, and her cat - a feisty orange tabby named Morty!
She has nurtured her love for animals since her family got their first pet, a Jack Russel Terrier named Max, when Shelby was just 3 years old.
Shelby has a special place in her heart for senior pets and loves taking the time to provide them with extra gentle care.
When not at work, Shelby enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, her son, and her cat - a feisty orange tabby named Morty!
Receptionists
Ashley, a self proclaimed cat fanatic, is our most recent addition to the MacKay's team. Ashley graduated in 2018 with honours from the Veterinary Assistant programme at Seneca College. Before joining MacKay's she worked at clinics in Newmarket and Toronto. In her spare time Ashley enjoys lifting weights, swimming and and spending time with her significant other and her grandmother. Ashley's 14 year old domestic cat, Brownie passed not long ago. Her ideal pet family would include two cats and a Pomsky. We are delighted to welcome Ashley as part of our team.
Lynda joined the MacKay’s Team in May 2018 and couldn’t be happier. Lynda has worked in the veterinary field for many years and enjoys meeting our clients and their pets. From the feedback we've gotten, our clients and their pets have enjoyed getting to know Lynda too! Lynda graduated from Mohawk College as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and also from Humber College as an Emergency Medicial Technician.
Lynda has three dogs: Griffin and Savannah the busy Boxers and a little Shih Tzu named Mini Cooper.
When Lynda is not working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and daughters.
Carey has been a member of the MacKay’s team since 2000, when she graduated from the Animal Health Technician program at Sheridan College.
As our longest staff member, Carey knows our clients well. She has watched many of our patients grow up from puppyhood/kittenhood. Carey enjoys assisting in appointments which gives her the opportunity to get to know our clients and patients even better.
She has a special interest in veterinary pharmacy and is a proud pet parent to Marvin the cat whom she rescued through the Burlington Humane Society.
In her spare time Carey enjoys pet sitting for many of our customers and watching hockey, football, baseball and horror movies.
As our longest staff member, Carey knows our clients well. She has watched many of our patients grow up from puppyhood/kittenhood. Carey enjoys assisting in appointments which gives her the opportunity to get to know our clients and patients even better.
She has a special interest in veterinary pharmacy and is a proud pet parent to Marvin the cat whom she rescued through the Burlington Humane Society.
In her spare time Carey enjoys pet sitting for many of our customers and watching hockey, football, baseball and horror movies.
Veterinary Assistants
Cristina joined MacKay's in the fall of 2021 after having completed the Veterinary Assistant Program, fulfilling a dream she'd had since she was a child to work with animals. She says she's proud to be part of the team at MacKay's and nothing gives her greater joy than taking care of our clients' furry friends. In Italy Cristina worked as both a science teacher and school administrator. She has been a volunteer with Burlington Humane Society since January 2021 and has completed a Pet First Aid course. In her spare time Cristina enjoys hiking with her family and beloved dog, Mia.